Xerostomia

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Define Xerostomia

Dry mouth - Clinical manifestation of salivary gland dysfunction

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What can a lack of saliva result in?

- Increased dental disease - Increased trauma - Lesions

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Signs and symptoms of xerostomia

- Cracked/fissured tongue - Frothy saliva - Sticky mucosa - Difficulty eating (poor bolus formation) - Difficulty swallowing - Reduced taste - Burning sensation - Recurrent candida infection ( Lack of Histatine)

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Temporary causes of Xerostomia

- Anxiety/ Depression - Medication - Duct Calculi - Swelling of salivary glands - Dehydration

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Permanent causes of Xerostomia

- Sjogrens Syndrome - Radiotherapy - Surgery (Resection) - Mouth Breathing - Systemic Disorders ie. Diabetes, Vit deficiency, Parkinsons

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What are the three key steps of Xerostomia management?

- Elimination - Stimulation - Prevention

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What steps could be taken to eliminate Xerostomia?

- Liaise with GMP to sway medication - Removal of salivary duct calculi - Smoking/Alcohol cessation - GP referral if signs of systemic disease

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How can salivary flow be stimulated in patients with Xerostomia?

- Frequent sips of water - Chewing gum - Saliva replacement products

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What types of saliva replacement products are available to pts with Xerostomia?

- T/paste - M/wash - Gels - Sprays

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What are often added to xerostomia products? What should you be cautious of when recommending products?

- Fluoride, phosphate and calcium ions to aid remineralisation - Beware pig mucin added to some products

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Why to Xerostomia patients have a high caries risk?

- Loss of remineralisation potential from saliva - Diet of soft sticky foods - Often frequent sipping of sugary drinks - Sucking sweets

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What diet advice could the DH recommend to patients with Xerostomia?

- Reduce the amount and frequency of sugar in foods/drinks - Avoid snacking on soft sticky foods - Sip only water to relieve symptoms - Avoid sucking sweets (erosive risk even if sugar free) - Avoid spicy and acidic foods that may irritate mucosa - Reduce alcohol intake to reduce dehydration

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What OHI could the DH give a patient suffering with Xerostomia?

- Importance of excellent OH to reduce risk of dental disease - Brush two times daily with fluoride t/paste 1500ppm - Consider use of high fluoride t/paste - SLS free t/paste - Spit don't rinse - Fluoride m/wash 225ppm as adjunt - Recommend fluoride varnish application - smoking cessation - Regular dental visits

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